Introducing Seoul

Seoul as it is today was born out of the destruction of the Korean War, and it is a city of fierce modernity that still has not forgotten its historical heritage. As you explore, you will come across palaces like Gyeonghuigung and Changgyeonggung and towering skyscrapers like N Seoul Tower where you can enjoy amazing views and delicious meals. COEX Aquarium offers fun and surprises while the world's largest indoor theme park, Lotte World, is full of thrills and adventure. If it's shopping you’re looking for, then be sure to head over to the upmarket Myeongdong district. Seoul also offers some of the best Korean food around and there are plenty of restaurants serving other cuisine from the Far East and the rest of the world in the city as well.

Seoul is known for:

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Quick information

NEARBY CITIES

Incheon (27 km)

Bucheon (20 km)

Goyang (17 km)

CURRENCY

South Korean Won (KRW)

COUNTRY CODE

+82

ELECTRIC POWER

F, C

TIME ZONE

GMT +9

AVG. PRICE OF A COFFEE

€3.58

AVG. PRICE OF A MEAL

€31.70

Average Temperature

January

-3,3 °C

February

-1,1 °C

March

3,9 °C

April

10,6 °C

May

16,1 °C

June

20 °C

July

23,9 °C

August

25 °C

September

20,6 °C

October

14,4 °C

November

7,2 °C

December

0 °C

January

-3,3 °C

February

-1,1 °C

March

3,9 °C

April

10,6 °C

May

16,1 °C

June

20 °C

July

23,9 °C

August

25 °C

September

20,6 °C

October

14,4 °C

November

7,2 °C

December

0 °C

Seoul airport information

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:

There are trains and buses runnung the 50 km between Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) and the city center. Express trains will cost around KRW 15,020 (South Korean won) and slow trains to the city cost around KRW 5,007. There are also buses that run from each terminal that kost between KRW 10,640 to KRW 15,020.

Average time from airport: 60-70 minutes

Distance from airport: 50 km

TAXI:

To get from Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to the city center by taxi, you can use the ones waiting outside terminal 4D and 8C. The cost varies depending on your destination, but expect to pay anywhere between KRW 62,600 and KRW 100,140 and takes around an hour.

Average taxi price: KRW 62,600-100,140

CAR RENTAL:

Miles & Smiles members earn 100 Miles per day, up to maximum 1000 Miles. What’s more, rentals made through the website for 1 or 2 days earn an extra 250 Miles, while rentals for 3 or more days earn an extra 500 Miles.